Yakushiji Temple
In Japanese: 薬師寺
A World Heritage temple in Nishinokyo whose original East Pagoda survives, beside a rebuilt vermilion main hall and West Pagoda.
World Heritage; National Treasure (East Pagoda)
Nearby
- Toshodaiji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Heijo Palace Site ≈ 15 min by car
- Futaiji Temple ≈ 20 min by car
- Akishinodera Temple ≈ 20 min by car
- Naramachi ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Right by Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station
- Fee
- ¥1,000 (Hakuho area)
- Good to know
- Open 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info